Hello, I've been looking around the net for software, or a spreadsheet which would ease the workload when I am calculating the nutritional values for my recipes.
I've got a 6 course dinner coming up for 7 guests and they would like to know the values of each dish. I usually don't do these calculations and I'm pressed for time.

Is there some sort of program out there that automatically calculates the calories, carbs, lipids and proteins for mixed ingredient recipes?

Thank you,
LV

Welcome to ChefTalk, Lv.

I used Mastercook for years. Key in the ingredients and serving amount, and you will see a read out.

Why are they asking for this? I would make sure that if you decide to give them this information that you also provide a disclaimer that the nutritional information you are giving them is only estimated as you do not have a registered dietician at your disposal nor has the food been tested by a lab to verify the accuracy of stated nutritional information.

I have used both Sparkpeople and Mastercook for nutritional information, but I find them both to vary wildly sometimes so I would be concerned using those tools if this is something that could be held against me.

My client is an old culinary school instructor and 6 of his associates. Maybe he's just being picky, pretentious. I don't know.

Pete, thank you for that feedback. I never realized that. There are already a few things that are overlooked down here in the Wild Wild South. I'll be sure to let my client know that the values are estimates.